What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSalvia Lavandulifolia Herb Oil
Perfuming
Urtica Dioica
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Silica, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Salvia Lavandulifolia Herb Oil, Urtica Dioica, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ketoconazole 1%
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydrochloric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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